SOC 47-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fence Erectors — Illinois
Illinois
At $50,710, median pay for Fence Erectors in Illinois tracks the national median of $47,980 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $50,710, median pay for Fence Erectors in Illinois tracks the national median of $47,980 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $42,050 and $61,450. The lowest tenth earn under $38,250, while the highest tenth earn more than $81,310.
The area has 690 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.72 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Illinois ranks 13th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 492nd of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,250 | −20.3% |
| 25th | $42,050 | −12.4% |
| Median (50th) | $50,710 | +5.7% |
| 75th | $61,450 | +28.1% |
| 90th | $81,310 | +69.5% |
| Mean | $53,380 | +11.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $50,710 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$50,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,710US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,710 a year, 5.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,250 to $81,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 690 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 45 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fence Erectors in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $50,710, or $24.38 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,980, so pay in Illinois is 5.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Illinois earns more than $81,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,250 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 690 jobs in this occupation in Illinois. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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